Lao Jun Dan

Lao Jun Dan,For scrofula and hardened phlegm nodules.

Formulas Name : Lao Jun Dan

Chinese Name : 老君丹

Drug Formulation

4 fen of Lao Jun’s Beard, 3 qian of Purple-backed Tiankui, 3 qian of Frankincense, 3 qian of Myrrh, 3 qian of Red Rice, 3 qian of Fangfeng, 3 qian of Safflower, 5 fen of Gardenia, 8 fen of Angelica, 4 fen of Chuanxiong, 1 qian of Cardamom Seed, 5 fen of Dragon’s Blood, 5 fen of Child’s Tea, 5 fen of Smilax, 5 fen of Honeysuckle, and 5 fen of White Mustard Seed.

Source

*Mirror of Ancient and Modern Medicine*, Volume 15.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For scrofula and hardened phlegm nodules.

Instructions for Use

First, take 1 whole garlic clove and pound it into a paste. Add 1 bowl of good wine, strain out the solids, then add the herbs to the liquid. Simmer in a double boiler for 1 hour. Take 3 doses after meals and before bedtime.

Lao Jun Dan,*Mirror of Ancient and Modern Medicine*, Volume 15.,For scrofula and hardened phlegm nodules.

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